COURSE BOOK - 2021

Volume-I

Curriculum and syllabus School of University Polytechnic

2021-2024 Program :Diploma in Civil Engineering
School of University Polytechnic 1
(Diploma in Civil Engineering)

Vision: To be known globally for value-based education, research, creativity and innovation.

Mission:

• To provide students with comprehensive knowledge of engineering and technology with a multi-
disciplinary approach that is challenging.
• To create an environment for research and industries and society.
• To involve the students in societal programs to identify concerns and sustainable ethical solution.
• To encourage students for life-long learning and team based problems solving.

Program Educational Objectives:

After Five years after completion of program student will become

1. Successful engineer with vast experience.
2. Have large opportunities and knowledge for growth in carrier.
3. Function successfully in a professional environment by utilizing and enhancing their problem-solving
and communication skills.

Program Specific Objectives:

After completing diploma student will have:

PSO1- Skill to perform various tests to select good quality materials by using modern techniques and
equipment.
PSO2- Knowledge and ability to Run various computer based programs to solve field problems.

Program Outcomes:
Diploma in Civil engineering students will be able to:
PO1 Basic knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science and engineering to
solve the engineering problems.
PO2 Discipline knowledge: An ability to apply discipline - specific knowledge to solve core and/or applied
engineering problems.
PO3 Experiments and practice: An ability to plan and perform experiments and practices and to use the
results to solve engineering problems.
PO4 Engineering tools: Apply appropriate technologies and tools with an understanding of the
limitations.
PO5 The engineer and society: Demonstrate knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering practice.
PO6 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
PO7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
PO8 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO9 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively.
PO10 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the context of technological changes.
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Curriculum

Semester 1
Sl. Assessment Pattern
Course Code Name of the Course
No L T P C IA CAT ETE
1 PHYE1001 APPLIED PHYSICS-I 3 2 0 4 20 30 50
2 MATD1002 APPLIED MATHEMATICS-I 4 0 0 4 20 30 50
3 SLPC1003 PROFESSIONAL COMUNICATION-I 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
4 DPCS1004 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
5 CHEM1005 BASIC CHEMISTRY 3 2 0 4 20 30 50
6 PHYE1006 APPLIED PHYSICS-I LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
7 SLPC1007 PROFESSIONAL COMUNICATION-I LAB 0 0 4 2 50 50
8 DPCS1008 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
9 CHEM1009 BASIC CHEMISTRY LAB 0 0 4 2 50 50
Total 15 4 12 23
Semester II
Sl Assessment Pattern
Course Codee Name of the Course
No L T P C IA CAT ETE
1 PHYE1010 APPLIED PHYSICS-II 3 2 0 4 20 30 50
2 MATD1011 APPLIED MATHEMATICS-II 4 2 0 5 20 30 50
3 SLPC1012 PROFESSIONAL COMUNICATION-II 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
4 DPME1014 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 0 0 6 3 20 30 50
5 DPCE1013 BUILDING MATERIALS 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
6 PHYE1015 APPLIED PHYSICS-II LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
PROFESSIONAL COMUNICATION-II
7 SLPC1016 0 0 4 2 50 50
LAB
8 DPME1017 WORKSHOP PRACTICE 0 0 6 3 50 50
9 DPCE1018 BUILDING MATERIALS LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
Total 13 4 20 25
Semester III
Sl Assessment Pattern
Course Code Name of the Course
No L T P C IA CAT ETE
1 DPME2001 APPLIED MECHANICS 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
2 DPCE2002 PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING. 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
3 DPCE2003 SURVEYING I 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
ELEMENTRY ELECTRICAL & 30
4 DPCE2004 3 0 0 3 20 50
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND 30
5 DPCE2009 3 0 0 3 20 50
MAINTAINANCE ENGINEERING
6 DPCE2015 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-I 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
7 DPME2006 APPLIED MECHANICS LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
8 DPCE2007 PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING. LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
9 DPCE2008 SURVEYING-I LAB 0 0 4 2 50 50
10 DPCE2016 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
11 EEDM2001 ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION & 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Total 19 0 10 24
Semester IV
Sl Assessment Pattern
Course Code Name of the Course
No L T P C IA CAT ETE
SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATION
1 DPCE2023 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
ENGINEERING
2 DPME2024 HYDRAULICS 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
3 DPCE2006 SURVEYING-II 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
4 DPME2020 STRENGTH OF MATERIAL 3 2 0 4 20 30 50
5 DPCE2017 ESTIMATION AND COSTING 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
6 DPCE2018 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-II 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATION
7 DPCE2012 0 0 2 1 50 50
ENGINEERING LAB
8 DPME2021 HYDRAULIC LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
9 DPCE2013 SURVEYING-II LAB 0 0 4 2 50 50
10 DPME2022 STRENGTH OF MATERIAL LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
11 DPCE9001 DISUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY 0 0 2 1 50 50
Total 16 2 12 23
Semester V
Sl Assessment Pattern
Course Code Name of the Course
No L T P C IA CAT ETE
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND
1 IMED3001 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
ENTERPRENURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN OF REINFORCED CEMENT
2 DPCE3002 3 2 0 4 20 30 50
CONCRETE STRUCTURE
3 DPCE3003 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
4 DPCE3004 IRRIGATION ENGINEERING 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
5 DPCE3006 EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 2 0 0 2 20 30 50
6 DPCE3007 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE 3 0 0 3 20 30 50
7 DPCE3015 CAD LAB 0 0 4 2 50 50
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT & SOFT
8 PDSS3008 0 0 4 2 50 50
SKILLS
9 DPCE3008 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY LAB 0 0 2 1 50 50
10 DPCE9998 PROJECT-I 0 0 4 2 50 50
Total 17 2 14 25
Semester VI
Sl Assessment Pattern
Course Code Name of the Course
No L T P C IA MTE ETE
1 DPCE3009 FIELD VISIT AND PRESENTATION 0 0 4 2 50 50
2 DPCE9999 PROJECT-II 0 0 12 6 50 50
Total 0 0 16 8
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Detailed Syllabus
 Raw materials for brick manufacture, properties of good brick
Name of The Building Materials making earth, field testing of brick clay. Manufacture of bricks:
Course Preparation of clay-manually/mechanically. Molding: hand
Course Code DPCE1013 molding and machine molding. Drying of bricks. Burning of
Prerequisite CHEM1005 bricks Clamps. Types of kilns, details of Bull's trench kiln and
Co-requisite DPCE1018 Hoffman's Kiln, process of burning, size of standard bricks. IS
Anti-requisite Classification of bricks as per 1077 and, efflorescence test;
L T P C refractory. Bricks: wall, ceiling, roofing and flooring tiles, their
3 0 0 3 properties, and uses. Other clay products: earthenware and
stoneware, their properties and uses.
Course Objectives Unit III: Lime,Cement 10 Hours
Natural sources of lime. Definitions of quick lime, fat lime,
1. To study about the basic building materials, properties hydraulic lime, hydrated lime, lump lime, calcinations, slaking,
and their applications. manufacture of lime. Process of setting and hardening action of
lime. Field tests of lime as per IS 1624. Pozzolonic materials.
2. To know the smart building materials, external paints and Types, properties and uses. Natural and artificial cement ,raw
their uses. materials, manufacture of ordinary portland cement , flow
diagrams for dry and wet process. setting and hardening of
3. To understand different types of masonries and their cement, types of cement, properties of cement.
Unit IV: Timber and wood based Products 10 Hours
applications
Classification of trees. Cross-section of an exogenous tree and
Course Outcomes explanation of terms. Market forms of converted timber as per
IS. Seasoning of timber: purpose, types of sea- soning. air
CO1 Describe the different types of a building material. (k2) seasoning, water seasoning, kiln seasoning, chemical seasoning,
CO2 Analyze the quality of building material. (k4) Solar seasoning kiln. Defects in timber. Decay in timber.
Preservation of timber and methods of treatment. Properties of
CO3 Practice on different testing machine. (k3) good timber. Common structural timbers in India, their
CO4 Compare different types of building Material. (k5) availability, and uses. Plywood, veneers; manufacture of
CO5 Describe the types of insulating materials.(k2) plywood, uses of plywood. Other wood based product their brief
CO6 Describe new materials and their properties(k2) description, manufacture and uses. Laminated boards :block
boards, fiber boards, resistant board, hardboard ,plastic coated
Continuous Assessment Pattern finishes, water and fire resistant ply wood, PVC boards.
Unit V: Paints ,Insulating Materials 06 Hours
Internal Mid Term End Term Total
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks Various types of paints. Constituents of oil paints, their functions
(IA) (ETE) and properties. Cement paints, their properties and uses, Varnish
20 30 50 100 and polish: types, properties and uses. Lacquars and enamels:
Course Content: their properties and uses. Trade names of different products
Insulating Materials Properties, uses and requirements of heat
Unit I:Building Stones 08 Hours and sound insulating materials. Properties and uses of :cork, rock
wool, glass wool, concrete, aluminium foil, asbestos sheets for
Classification of rocks: Geological and physical classification;
Common rock forming minerals; of stones for specific gravity, ceiling, commercial names of different insulating materials.
water Testing absorption, durability, weathering, hardness by Glass Types of glasses and their properties: Sheet glass, plate
Moh's scale, identification of rocks. Quarrying: Terminology glass ,frosted glass, wired glass, fiber glass bullet resisting glass,
used in quarrying; basic principles involved, methods of colored glass and glass wool glass ,plate Commercial sizes,
quarrying .Blasting: where used, principles of blasting, line of forms and. their uses.
least resistance, drilling of holes( manually and Unit VI: Plastics, Water proofing materials. 06 Hours
mechanically ), charging, tamping, firing ,fuses and detonators
safety precautions, common explosives only names, their uses Plastics
and storage. Wedging: where used, tools required and operation Methods of moulding and types, properties and uses of plastics.
of wedging. Stone crushing: process &equipment used, crushers, Important commercial product, uses of plastic in Civil
grinding mills like hammer mill, ball mill & screens.
Engineering: plastic pipes, taps, valves, plastic coated paper,
Availability, characteristics and uses of the following stones:
Granite, sandstone, limestone, dolomite, slate, basalt, trap, polythene sheets thermocole, Bakelite, PVC, rexine and
quartzite and marble. Availability of different stones in state. linoleum.
Unit II: Bricks and Clay Products 08 Hours Water proofing materials.
List of water proofing materials, suitable for use in D.P.C.,
Basement floor and walls, Toilet, Kitchen, Roof Terraces,
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Water tanks, etc. Properties & commercial trade names.

Exposure to non conventional & waste by product
Fly ash, Stone Cladding and other finishing materials.

Suggested Reading

1. .Duggal, S. K. (2009), Building Materials, New Age

International Publications, New Delhi.

2. Mehta, P.K., Mehta, P.K., and Monteiro, P.J.M. (2006),

Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials,

3. Varghese, P.C. (2005), Building Materials, PHI

Publications, New Delhi.

4. NIIT, Chandigarh – Civil Engineers Material

5. National Building Code of India, 2006.

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Name of The Building Materials Lab To determine water absorption of bricks

Course
Course Code DPCE1018 To determine soundness of cement.
Prerequisite CHEM1005
Co-requisite DPCE1013
To identify hydraulic & fat lime.
Anti-requisite
L T P C
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Specific Instructional Objectives

Suggested Reading
1. Describe the different types of a building material.
1. .Duggal, S. K. (2009), Building Materials, New Age
2. Compare different types of building Material. International Publications, New Delhi.

3. Describe the different grades of cement. 2. Mehta, P.K., Mehta, P.K., and Monteiro, P.J.M. (2006),
Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials,
Course Outcomes
3. Varghese, P.C. (2005), Building Materials, PHI
CO1 identify different types of stones and aggregates visually. Publications, New Delhi.
Identify timbers: teak, sal, chir,shisum, siras, deodar,
CO2 4. NIIT, Chandigarh – Civil Engineers Material
kail and mango visually.
CO3 Determine water absorption of bricks 5. National Building Code of India, 2006.
CO4 Identify hydraulic & fat lime.
CO5 Conduct different field tests on cement.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Identification of different types of stones and aggregates (visual

identification).
Identification of timbers: teak, sal, chir,shisum, siras, deodar, kail
and mango. (Visual identification)
To conduct field tests of cement.

To determine normal consistency of cement.

To determine setting time (initial and final) of cement.

To determine fineness of given sample of cement.

To determine compressive strength of bricks.

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Name of The Public Health Engg Suspended, colloidal and dissolved impurities. Physical,
Course chemical and bacteriological tests and their significance.
Course Code DPCE2002
Prerequisite CHEM1005
Minimum standards required for drinking water, Principles
Co-requisite DPCE2007 of Sedimentation, Coagulation, Flocculation, Filtrations ,
Anti-requisite Disinfection (Chlorination) including Jar Test, Break point
L T P C chlorination, Residual chlorine.
3 0 0 3 Flow diagram of different treatment units. Function,
Course Objectives constructional details, working and operation of
(i) Airation fountain (ii) Mixer (iii) Flocculator (iv)
1. To make the students conversant with sources and its Clarifier (v) Slow and rapid sand filter
demand of water (vii) Chlorination chamber (viii) Water softening (ix)
2. To understand the basic characteristics of water and its Removal of Iron and Magnese.
determination Chemicals required for water treatment, their uses ,and
3. To provide adequate knowledge about the water feeding devices. Simple design of sedimentation tank,
treatment processes and its design
Unit III: Water Distribution Hours 12
Course Outcomes
(i)Pipes: Different types of Pipes: Cast iron, steel,plastic,
1. Interpret the water supply procedure (PVC,LDPE,HDPE), asbestos cement, concrete, plastic, GI
CO1
and lead pipes. Details of their sizes, joints and uses.
2. Interpret the waste water treatment process.
CO2 (ii) Appurtenances: Sluice (Gate and spindle), air, reflux,
3. Categorize different types of joints . scour and safety valves, fire hydrants, their working and
CO3 Uses .
4. Recognize the sanitation (iii) Distribution system: Requirements of distribution
CO4
:Minimum head and rate. Types of lay out-dead end, grid,
5. Relate sanitation with health radial and ring systems. System of water supply-
CO5
intermittent and continuous. Service reservoirs-types,
Continuous Assessment Pattern Waste: Dry, semi liquid, liquid, Necessity of systematic
collection and disposal of waste. Brief description of
Internal Mid Term End Term Total sewage disposal system. Conservancy and water carriage
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks
(IA) (ETE) system, their advantages and disadvantages.
20 30 50 100
Course Content: Unit IV: Laying of Pipes,Building Water
Supply,Maintenance: Hours 14
Unit I:Water supply Engineering & Sources of water
Hours 6 Setting out alignment of pipe line. Excavation in different
Introduction-Necessity and brief description of water types of soils and precautions taken.
supply system. Water requirement: Per capita consumption Precautions taken for traffic control, bedding for pipe line.
for domestic, industrial, public and firefighting uses as per Handling, lowering, laying and jointing of pipes, testing of
IS standards. Consumption, demand and its variation pipe lines and back filling. Use of boning rods.
,Surface water sources :Rivers, canal, inponding reservoir (i) General layout of water supply arrangement for a
and lakes, their quality of water and Suitability. building (single and multistoried) as per IS Code of
practice. Water supply fixtures and their installation.
Tapping of water mains.
Unit II: Water Treatment 8 Hours (ii) Hot and Cold Water supply in buildings. Use of Solar
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water heaters.
(iii) Rural water supply :Sources, treatment and
distribution
Leakage detection and prevention. Replacement of
damaged pipe. Maintenance of domestic plumbing
fixtures..

Unit V: Sewerage Systems,Sewage Treatment Hours 10

i) Types of sewerage systems separate, combined and
partially separate.
(ii) Sewers : Stone ware, cast iron, concrete and masonry
sewers their sizes and joints.
(iii) Appurtenances: (Location, function and construction)
manholes, drop manhole, lamp hole catch basin, inverted
syphon, flushing tanks, ventilating shafts and storm water
flows.
(iv)Laying of sewers: Setting out alignment of sewer
Excavation, checking the gradient with the
help of boning rods, preparation of bedding, handling,
lowering, laying and jointing, testing and backfilling.
(v) Construction of surface drains and different sections
required.
(i) Meaning and principle of primary and secondary
treatment, constructional details of screening
chamber, grit chamber, clarifier, trikling filters, secondary
clarifiers/airation tank.
(ii) Sludge treatment, sludge digestion, sludge drying;
sludge disposal.
(iii) Oxidation ponds.

Suggested Reading

1. "Punmia B.C, Ashok Jain & Arun Jain, Water Supply

Engineering, Laxmi Publications, Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi, 2004. "

[Link], Rowe & Tchobanoglous “Environmental

Engineering”, Mc. Graw Hill, New Delhi.

[Link], K.N. Elements of Environmental Engineering,

[Link] & Co, 2002
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Name of The Surveying - I square their construction and uses. Different operations in
Course chain
Course Code DPCE2003 surveying:Ranging(direct/indirect),offset(perpendicular/obl
ique), chaining (flat and sloping ground),conducting chain
Prerequisite
Co-requisite DPCE2008 survey over an area. Recording the field data, plotting the
Anti-requisite chain survey, conventional sign. Obstacles in chain
L T P C surveying.
2 0 0 2 (a) Errors in chain surveying.
(b) Correction for erroneous length of chain, simple
Course Objectives
problems. Testing and adjustment of chain.
1. To study the basics of linear/angular measurement
methods like chain surveying, compass Unit III: Compass Surveying Hours 18
surveying
Purpose of compass surveying. Construction and working
2. To study the significance of plane table surveying in
of prismatic compass. Use of prismatic Compass, Method.
plan making
of setting and taking observations. Concept of following:
3. To know the basics of levelling and theodolite survey in
(a) Meridian - Magnetic, true and arbitrary.
elevation and angular measurements
(b) Bearing- Magnetic, true and arbitrary.
Course Outcomes
(c) Whole circle bearing and reduced Bearing,
(d) Fore and back bearing.
CO1
To identify various surveying instruments. (e) Magnetic dip and declination
Local attraction-causes, detection, errors and correction.
To be aware of various survey work. Problems on local attraction, magnetic declination and
CO2
To perform leveling of plane calculation of included angles in a compass traverse.
CO3 Concept of a traverse-Open and closed traverse. Traversing
To perform bearing of different planes with a prismatic compass. Checks for an open and closed
CO4
traverse. Plotting of a traverse - By included and deflection
To run minor instruments angles. Concept of closing error. Adjustment of traverse
CO5
graphically by proportionate method. Errors in compass
Continuous Assessment Pattern
surveying. Testing and adjustment of a prismatic compass.
Use of surveyors compass and its construction details,
Internal Mid Term End Term Total comparison with prismatic compass.
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks
(IA) (ETE)
30 20 50 100 Unit IV: Leveling Hours 16
Course Content: Purpose of leveling, concept of a level surface, horizontal
Unit I: Introduction Hours 5 surface, vertical surface, datum ,reduced level and bench marks.
Principle and construction of dumpy, I.O.P. (tilting)levels.
Concept of surveying, purpose of surveying, Measurements Concepts of line of collimation, axis of the bubble tube, axis of
linear and angular, units of measurement, instruments used for the telescope and vertical axis. Leveling staff (i) single piece
taking these measurements. Classification of survey based on (ii) folding (iii) sop with (iv) invar precision staff. Temporary
instruments. Basic principles of surveying. adjustment: setting up and leveling, adjusting for parallax of
Unit II:Chain Surveying Hours 8 Dumpy and I.O.P. level. Differential leveling, concept of back
sight, fore sight, intermediate sight, station, change point, height
Purpose of chain surveying, Principles of chain surveying. of instrument. Level book and reduction of levels by (a) Height
of collimation method and (b) Rise and fall method.
Equipment used in chain surveying Viz. chains, tapes
Arithmetical checks. Problem on reduction of levels. Fly
,ranging rods, arrows, pegs, cross staffs, Indian optical leveling, check leveling and profile leveling (L-section and X-
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section) Errors in leveling, and precautions to minimize them and

permissible limits. Reciprocal leveling. Difficulties in leveling.
Concept of curvature and refraction. Testing and adjustment of
dumpy and IOP level. Numerical problems.
Unit V: Minor Instruments: Hours 5
Principle construction and uses of the following minor
instruments:
(a) Abney's level
(b) Tangent clinometers
(c) Ceylone Ghat Tracer
(d) Pantograph
(e) Planimeter

Suggested Reading

1. • Duggal, S.K. (2009), Surveying, Vol. 1 and 2, Tata

McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, Noida.

2• Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain, A.K. (2005), Surveying

and Levelling, Vol. 1 and 2, Standard Publishers,New Delhi.

3• Subramanian, R. (2007), Surveying and Levelling, Oxford

University Press, New Delhi.
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Name of The ELEMENTRY ELECTRICAL AND Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter and Megger and their uses.
Course MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 3. Different types of lamps like incandescent lamps, sodium
Course Code DPCE2004 vapour lamps, florescent tube. Halogen lamps - CFL, their
Prerequisite PHYE1010 merits, demerits and use.
Co-requisite 4. Bye laws pertaining to electrical installations, Fans and AC's
Anti-requisite different types of artificial lighting systems, Lighting systems for
L T P C residential buildings, public building, schools, colleges, hotels,
3 0 0 3 hospital, exhibition hall,

Course Objectives Suggested Reading

1."D.C. Kulshrestha, “Electrical Enginerring”, Tata

1. To develop a strong knowledge base of electrical McGraw Hill.
engineering
"
2. To provide knowledge of basic concepets of mechanical
engineering [Link] RS, “Workshop Technology”, Dhanpat Rai
and Sons, New Delhi.
3. To increase the analytical qualities of student

Course Outcomes

CO1 Describe the elements of Mechanical engineering

CO2 Illustrate different types of gears, lathes, jacks etc.
CO3 Describe the elements of Electrical engineering.
CO4 Illustrate different types of Electrical engineering.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Internal Mid Term End Term Total

Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks
(IA) (ETE)
20 30 50 100
Course Content:

Unit I:Elements of Mechanical Engineering Hours 20

1. Construction and working of I.C. Engines, their classifications

(2 stroke and 4 stroke), details of 4 stroke I.C. Engines.
2. Types of compressors and their uses
3. Different type of gears and their applications.
4. Conveyers, hoists and other material handling equipments-
their functioning and uses.
5. Different kinds of lathes, milling machines and drilling
machines.
6. Different kinds of Jacks & Hammers and their uses.

Unit II:Elements of Electrical Engineering Hours 20

1. A.C. Machines
(a) Transformers
(b) Alternators
(c) Induction Motor - their types, uses and Physical & Electrical
specification.
2. General idea of electrical measuring instruments like
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• Orientation of buildings. Site selection.

Name of The Building Construction and • Exposure to building bylaws/master plan and building approval
Course Maintenance Engg-I Curves necessity, horizontal and vertical curves including
Course Code DPCE2009 transition curves and superelevation, Methods of providing
Prerequisite DPCE1013 superelevation
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite Unit II: Construction of Substructure Hours 6
L T P C
3 0 0 3 2.1 Job layout
• site clearance, preparing job layout, layout for load bearing
Course Objectives structure and framed structure by center line and face line
method, precautions while marking layout on ground .
1. To expose students to the various building and general 2.2 Earthwork
construction products and their associated quality, • excavation for foundation, timbering and strutting earthwork
durability, warrantees, and availability for embankment material for plinth filling. tools and plants used
for excavation and earthwork.
2. To impart knowledge of various types of properties, uses,
2.3 Foundation
and variety of materials important in finishing/construction.
• types of foundation – open foundations, shallow foundation,
3. To understand the effect of environmental condition on stepped foundation, isolated and combined column footing, raft
construction. foundation, deep foundation and pile foundation.
• pumping method of dewatering, cofferdams.
Course Outcomes •bearing capacity of foundation soil, under reamed pile
foundation.
CO1 To identify different parts of a building. Unit III: Construction Of Superstructure Hours 20
CO2 Understand different types of technology used in
construction works. 3.1 Stone masonry
To illustrate various types of construction • Terms used in stone masonry – facing, backing, hearting,
CO3 machineries, formworks and safety measures through stone, corner stone. uncoursed rubble masonry, coursed
involved in construction works. rubble masonry, point to be observed in construction of stone
CO4 To categories different types of doors & windows masonry, mortars for stone masonry, tools and plants used for
To describe different types of maintenance works stone masonry, col-grout masonry.
CO5
and methods to correct them. 3.2 Brick masonry
• Common terms used in brick masonry, requirements of good
Continuous Assessment Pattern
brickwork, bonds in brick masonry: English, Flemish,stretcher
Internal Mid Term End Term Total and header bonds only.
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks • brick laying ,line level and plumb of brickwork, striking and
(IA) (ETE) raking of joints, lead and lift, precautions in brick masonry, tools
30 20 50 100 and plants used in brick masonry .
Course Content: • Comparison between brick and stone masonry.
Unit I:Building Components and Types of Structure Hours 3 • hollow concrete block masonry, composite masonry
• Cavity wall- purpose and construction.
• Definition of a building, classification of buildings based on Unit IV: Doors and windows Hours 10
occupancy.
• Glossary of terms, used in Doors and Windows.
• Building components &their function. Substructure – • Doors-Name; uses and sketches of Metal doors; Ledged and
foundation, plinth. Superstructure – walls, sill, lintel, doors & Battened Doors; Ledged, battened and braced door; Framed and
windows, floor, roof, parapet, beams, columns. Types of Panelled doors; glazed and panelled doors; flush doors;
structures – load bearing structures, framed structures, composite collapsible doors; Rolling steel shutters, side sliding doors; Door
structures frames, PVC shutters & metal doors.
• Windows-names, uses and sketches of metal windows, fully
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panelled windows, fully glazed Windows, casement windows,

fanlight windows and ventilators , sky light window frames,
Louvered shutters (emphasis shall be given for using metals and
plastics etc. in place of timber
Unit V: Building Finishes Hours 6
5.1 floors and roofs floor finishes-
•shahabad , kota, marble, granite ,kadappa, ceramic tiles
,vitrified , mosaic tiles ,chequerred tiles, glazed tiles ,pavement
blocks , concrete floors, tremix floor, skirting and dado. process
of laying- process of laying and construction, finishing and
polishing of floors. roofing materials – ac sheets ,G.I. sheets,
plastic sheets, fibre sheets, mangalore tiles [Link] trusses. r.c.c.
slab
5.2 Wall Finishes Plastering –
• Necessity of plastering, single coat plaster double coat plaster
,neeru finishing and pop, special plasters stucco plaster , plaster
board and wall claddings. Precaution to be taken while
plastering. defects in plaster.
• Pointing – necessity and procedure of pointing.
• Painting –necessity, surface preparation, method of application,
selecting suitable painting material, white wash and colour wash
Unit VI: Building Maintenance Hours 5

6.1 Cracks
• Causes and types of cracks, identification and repair of cracks.
Guniting and grouting, use of epoxy and crack fills.
6.2 Settlement
• Causes and remedial measures plinth protection – necessity and
materials used.
6.3 Demolition
• Necessity, method of demolition-hand demolition, machine
demolition, controlled blasting demolition, precautions during
demolition. rebaring techniques necessity and equipment for
rebaring techniques

Suggested Reading

1. Duggal, S. K. (2009), Building Materials, New Age

International Publications, New Delhi.

2. Punmia, B.C. (2005), “A Text Book of Building

Construction”, Publisher: Laxmi Publications, Delhi.

3. Varghese, P.C. (2005), Building Materials, PHI

Publications, New Delhi.

4. Varghese, P.C. (2007), “Building Construction”,

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Curves necessity, horizontal and vertical curves including

transition curves and superelevation, Methods of providing
Name of The Transportation Engineering I superelevation
Course
Course Code DPCE2015 Unit II: Traffic Engineering Hours 8
Prerequisite DPCE1013
Co-requisite DPCE2016 (i) Traffic studies , Methods of collection and presentation of
Anti-requisite volume count data.
L T P C (ii) Traffic control devices - Signs, markings and signals, their
3 0 0 3 effectiveness and location, installation of signs, IRC standards.
(iii) Segregation of traffic.
Course Objectives (iv) Types of intersections and choice of each.
(v) Accidents: Types, causes and remedies.
1. "To have an overall knowledge of the traffic components
and assess the traffic characteristics and related problems.
Unit III: Road Materials Hours 12
2."To develop a strong knowledge base of traffic planning (i) Different types of road materials in use; soil, aggregates
and its management in any transportation area. " binders.
(ii) Function of soil as Highway sub grade.
3."To provide knowledge of traffic control devices and its (iii) C.B.R; Method of finding. CBR value and its significance.
techniques in transportation interaction" (iv) Testing aggregates: Abrasion test, impact test, crushing
strength test, water absorption test and soundness test.
4.”To increase the analytical qualities of student.” (v) Aggregates: Availability of road aggregates in India,
requirements of road aggregates as per IS specifications.
(vi) Binders: Common binders; cement, bitumen and Tar,
Course Outcomes
properties as per IS specifications, penetration and viscosity test ,
Describe the functions of transportation and road procedures and significance. cut back and emulsion and their
CO1
geometrics uses.
CO2 Illustrate the traffic engineering. Unit IV: Road Pavements And Their Construction
Hours 14
CO3 Illustrate the different types of road materials
(i) Road pavement: Flexible and rigid pavement, their merits and
CO4 Illustrate the construction procedure of road
demerits, typical cross-sections, functions of various
CO5 Describe the maintenance process of roads.
components.
Continuous Assessment Pattern (ii) Sub-grade preparation - Setting out alignment of road, setting
out bench marks, control pegs for embankment and cutting,
Internal Mid Term End Term Total borrow pits,
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks (iii) Flexible pavements: sub base necessity and purpose.
(IA) (ETE)
Stabilized sub base; purpose of stabilization. Types of
30 20 50 100
Course Content: Stabilization: (a) Mechanical stabilization. (b) Lime stabilization.
(c) Cement stabilization. (d) Fly ash stabilization. (e) Grannular
Unit I: Introduction , Road geometrics Hours 7 sub base
(iv) Base course: (a) Brick soling. (b) Stone soling. (c) Metalling:
Importance of Highway transportation., Functions of IRC. IRC
water bound macadam and bituminous macadam. Methods of
classification of roads. , Organization of state highways
construction as per Ministry of Shipping and transport
department , Glossary of terms used in geometrics and their
(Government of India).
importance; Right of way, formation width, road margin, road
(v) Surfacing: Types of surfacing; (a) Surface dressing. (b) (i)
shoulder, carriage way, side slopes, kerbs, formation levels,
Premix carpet. (ii) Semi dense carpet (S.D.C) (c) Asphalt
camber and gradient.
concrete. (d) Grouting. Methods of constructions as per Ministry
Design and average running speed, stopping and passing sight
of Surface and Transport, Government of India, specifications
distances.
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and quality control; equipment used .

(vi) Rigid pavements Construction of concrete roads as per IRC
specifications: Form laying, mixing and placing the concrete,
compacting and finishing, curing, joints in concrete pavement,
equipment used.

Unit V:Road Maintenance Hours 10

(i) Common types of road failures-their causes and remedies.
(ii) Maintenance of bituminous roads such as patch work and
resurfacing. Maintenance of concrete roads-filling cracks,
repairing joints, maintenance of shoulders (berms),maintenance
of traffic control devices.

Suggested Reading

1. "Khanna S.K., Arora M.G., Jain S.S., Airport Planning &

Design, Nemchand Bros.,

Roorkee "

[Link] S.C., Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons,

1995.

3. "Vukan R. Vuchic, Urban Transit : Operations, Planning

and Economics, Wiley Sons

Publishers. "

[Link] S.P., Docks & Harbour Engineering, Dhanpat Rai

Publications,
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Name of The Public Health Engineering Lab To perform Jar Test for Coagulants
Course
Course Code DPCE2007
Prerequisite CHEM1009 To perform chlorine demand test
Co-requisite DPCE1018
Anti-requisite To determine hardness of water.
L T P C
0 0 2 1 To determine available chlorine in bleaching powder

Specific Instructional Objectives

To perform field test for the detection of intermediate pollution
in drinking water by OT test.
1. To discuss the basic characteristics of water and its
determination.
Suggested Reading
2. To describe water treatment process.
1. "Punmia B.C, Ashok Jain & Arun Jain, Water Supply
3. To make the students conversant with sources and its Engineering, Laxmi Publications, Pvt. Ltd.,
demand of water
New Delhi, 2004. "
Course Outcomes [Link], Rowe & Tchobanoglous “Environmental
Determine physical and chemical characteristics of Engineering”, Mc. Graw Hill, New Delhi.
CO1
water. [Link], K.N. Elements of Environmental Engineering,
CO2 Conduct chlorine demand test [Link] & Co, 2002
CO3 Determine available chlorine in bleaching powder
CO4 Determine dissolved and suspended solids in water.
Investigate intermediate pollution in drinking water by
CO5
OT test.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

To determine dissolved and suspended solids in water.

To determine pH value of water sample.

To determine turbidity of water

To calculate:
i. Oxygen Demand (OD)
ii. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
iii. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
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Name of The SURVEYING-I Lab (a) Setting the compass and taking observations. (b) Measuring
Course angles between the lines meeting at a point by prismatic
Course Code DPCE2008 compass.
Prerequisite Traversing with the prismatic compass and chain of a closed
Co-requisite DPCE2003 traverse. (recording and plotting by included angles) Plate II
Anti-requisite Setting a regular Pentagon of given side & be- aring Plate III
L T P C
0 0 4 2 Traversing with the Prismatic compass and chain of a closed and
open traverse (Recording and plotting by deflection angles) Plate
Specific Instructional Objectives IV
Determination of local attraction at a station by taking fore and
1. To demonstrate various surveying instruments. back bearing
To find true bearing of a line at a place.
2. To make students understand various survey work.

3. To describe various minor instruments. To find the difference of level between two distant points by
taking staff readings on different stations from the single setting.
4. To define the basics of levelling and theodolite survey in To find the difference of level between two points by taking at
elevation and angular measurements. least four change points.
(a)Longitudinal sectioning of a road. (b)Cross-sectioning of a
Course Outcomes road.
Setting a gradeint by IOP level.
CO1 To measure using chain and ranging rod
CO2 To practice chain surveying Minor instruments
a) Setting and checking grades with Abney's level. Setting and
CO3 To practice traversing checking grades with Ceylone Ghat Tracer
CO4 To use compass b) Finding heights by Indian Pattern Clinometer (Tangent
To compare reduce levels at different poins using Clinometer)
CO5
levelling.
c) Use of planimeter for computing areas.
Continuous Assessment Pattern
Suggested Reading
Practical Mid Term Practical Total
Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks 1. • Duggal, S.K. (2009), Surveying, Vol. 1 and 2, Tata
Assessment Exam McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, Noida.
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content: 2• Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain, A.K. (2005), Surveying
and Levelling, Vol. 1 and 2, Standard Publishers,New Delhi.
List of Experiments

Chain Surveying:
(a)Ranging a line.
3• Subramanian, R. (2007), Surveying and Levelling, Oxford
(b) Chaining a line and recording in the field book.
University Press, New Delhi.
(c)Testing and adjustment of chain.
(a) Chaining of a line involving reciprocal ranging.
(b) Taking offsets and setting out right angles with cross staff
and Indian optical square.
Chain survey of a small area. Plate I

Chaining a line involving obstacles in ranging. Compass Survey

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Name of The Transportation Engineering Lab Determination of flash and fire point of bitumen.
Course
Course Code DPCE2016 Field Visits of atleast 1 of the following (in different fields):
Prerequisite CHEM1018 1. Railway yard and station, points and crossing, rack,
Co-requisite DPCE2015
communication, control and panel Board
Anti-requisite
2. Railway Museum for the development of Railways, Rails
L T P C
Mono Rails, Sleepers-- i. R.D.S.O. Lucknow & Rail Bhawan
0 0 2 1
Delhi
3. Bridges under construction.
Specific Instructional Objectives
4. Grade separator.
1. Examine the quality of building stones. 5. Factory for construction of prestressed sleepers or other
fixtures.
2. Describe the quality of soil. 6. [Link] Lab at Lucknow/C.B.R.I. Roorkee.
7. Hume Pipe Factory.
3. Describe the quality of bitumen Suggested Reading

1. "Khanna S.K., Arora M.G., Jain S.S., Airport Planning &

Course Outcomes
Design, Nemchand Bros.,
CO1 Handle equipment Used for testing of bitumen. Roorkee "
CO2 Handle equipment Used for testing of aggregate.
CO3 Display different tests of transportation material. [Link] S.C., Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons,
CO4 Display different tests of soil . 1995.
CO5 Describe the uses of tests

Continuous Assessment Pattern 3. "Vukan R. Vuchic, Urban Transit : Operations, Planning

and Economics, Wiley Sons
Practical Mid Term Practical Total
Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks Publishers. "
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content: [Link] S.P., Docks & Harbour Engineering, Dhanpat Rai
Publications,
List of Experiments

Determination of resistance to abrasion of aggregates by Los

Angel's Abrasion Testing Machine.
Determination of Aggregate impact value by aggregate impact
tester.
Determination of C.B.R. Value of sub grade soil.

Determination of Aggregate crushing value by aggregate

crushing test apparatus.
Determination of Penetration Value of bitumen.

Determination of softening point of bitumen.

Determination of ductility of bitumen.

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SOIL MECHANICS AND bulk density, saturated density, submerged density and dry
Name of The
FOUNDATION ENGG density, specific gravity, mass gravity, void ratio, porosity and
Course
degree of saturation, percentage air voids and their content,
Course Code DPCE2023 density index
Prerequisite DPCE1013 • Relationships between various terms stated above.
Co-requisite DPCE2012 • Consistency limits Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Shrinkage limit,
Anti-requisite Plasticity index, Consistency index. Grain size analysis - Sieve
L T P C and Hydrometer analysis, C.C. and C.U.
3 0 0 3 • Textural classification chart, brief description of plasticity
chart.
Course Objectives • Particle size classification of soils & I.S. classification of soil.

1. To provide a coherent development to the students for the

Unit II: Permeability of Soils Hours 8
courses in sector of Engineering like Geotechnical
Engineering & Soil Improvement Techniques etc.
• Definition of permeability.
[Link] present the foundations of many basic Engineering tools • Interpretation of Darcy's law, definition of discharge, velocity
and concepts related Geotechnical Engineering. and seepage velocity and coefficient of percolation.
• Factors affecting permeability.
[Link] give an experience in the implementation of Engineering • Laboratory methods of falling head and constant head, field
concepts which are applied in field of Geotechnical methods of pumping-out tests and pumping-in tests.
Engineering
• site clearance, preparing job layout, layout for load bearing
[Link] involve the application of scientific and technological structure and framed structure by center line and face line
principles of planning, analysis, design of foundation method, precautions while marking layout on ground .
2.2 Earthwork
Course Outcomes • excavation for foundation, timbering and strutting earthwork
for embankment material for plinth filling. tools and plants used
Identify and classify soils with reference to their for excavation and earthwork.
CO1 characteristics. (K1) 2.3 Foundation
• types of foundation – open foundations, shallow foundation,
Describe the behavior and effect of water in soils.(K2) stepped foundation, isolated and combined column footing, raft
CO2 foundation, deep foundation and pile foundation.
Examine modes of soil behavior. (K4) • pumping method of dewatering, cofferdams.
CO3 • bearing capacity of foundation soil, under reamed pile
Calculate and plot soil strength parameters foundation.
CO4
Describe methods of improving soil stability including
CO5 reference to compaction plant. (K2)
Unit III:Compaction & Consolidation Hours 15
Continuous Assessment Pattern

Internal Mid Term End Term Total • Definition of Compaction.

Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks • Standard & modified Proctor compaction test.
(IA) (ETE) • Different methods of compaction
30 20 50 100 • Factors affecting compaction.
Course Content: • Brief description of field compaction methods.
• Compacting equipments and field control.
Unit I: Introduction Hours 15 • Indian Standards.
• Definition of consolidation and its importance on foundation
• Definition of soil Mechanics and foundation engineering. settlement.
• Soil formation - different kinds of soils and soil structures • Difference between consolidation and compaction.
• Graphical representation of soils as a three phase system.
• Definitions of moisture content unit weight of soil mass such as
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Unit IV: Shear Strength Hours 10

• Definition of shear strength.

• Definition of Cohesive & non cohesive soil. With reference to c
and O (phy) soil.
• Coulomb's equation
• Coulomb's equation.
• Shear box and unconfined compression tests.
• Earth pressure: Definition of earth pressure, active and passive
earth pressures, terms and symbols relating to a retaining wall,
Relation between movement of wall and earth pressure, simple
earth pressure calculations without surcharge.

Unit V: Site Investigation And Sub Soil Exploration

Hours 5
• Necessity of site investigation & sub-soil exploration.
• Types of exploration – general , detailed.
• Method of site exploration open excavation & boring
• Criteria for deciding the location and number of test pits and
bores
• Disturbed & undisturbed soil samples for lab testing.
• Field identification of soil – dry strength test, dilitancy test &
toughness test
• Empirical correlation between soil properties and SPT values.

Unit VI Shallow and Deep Foundations Hours 5

• Definitions of shallow and deep foundations

• Application of Terzaghi’s bearing capacity formulae for
different types of foundations.
• Factors affecting depth of shallow foundations.
• Plate load test for shallow foundations

Suggested Reading

1.B.C. Punamia; Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering;

Laxmi Pub. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.

2Gopal Ranjan, Rao A.S.R.; Basic and applied soil

mechanics; New age int. (p) ltd

3 Arora K.R.; Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering;

Standard Pub., Delhi
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Hours 8

Name of The HYDRAULICS Fluid : Real fluid, ideal fluid. 1.2 Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics,
Course Hydrostatics, Hydro kinematics and Hydro dynamics Mass
Course Code DPME2024 density, specific weight, specific gravity, cohesion, adhesion,
viscosity, surface tension, capillarity, vapour pressure and
Prerequisite DPME2001 compressibility

Co-requisite DPME2021
Anti-requisite Unit II:Hydrostatic Pressure and measurement of pressure
L T P C
3 0 0 3 Hours 10
Pressure, intensity of pressure, pressure head, Pascal's law and its
Course Objectives applications. Total pressure, resultant pressure, and centre of
pressure. Total pressure and centre of pressure on vertical and
1 To understand the properties of fluids and fluid statics inclined plane surfaces: Rectangular Triangular Trapezoidal
Circular Atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure, vacuum pressure
and absolute pressure. Piezometers, simple manometer,
2 To derive the equation of conservation of mass and its
application differential manometer and mechanical gauges. Measurement of
pressure by manometers and pressure gauges.

3 To solve kinematic problems such as finding particle paths

and stream lines
Unit III:
Fundamental of Fluid Flow and Orifice
4"To use important concepts of continuity equation, Hours 10
Bernoulli’s equation and turbulence, and apply the same to
problems Types of Flow: Steady and unsteady flow Laminar and turbulent
flow Uniform and non-uniform flow. Discharge and continuity
" equation (flow equation) Types of hydraulic energy. Potential
energy Kinetic energy Pressure energy Bernoulli's theorem;
Course Outcomes statement and description (without proof of theorems). 5.5
Venturimeter (horizontal and inclined) and Orifice Plate meter.
To understand fluid mechanics fundamentals,
Definition of Orifice, and types of Orifices, Hydraulic
CO1 including concepts of mass and momentum
conservation. (K2) Coefficients. Large vertical orifices. Free, drowned and partially
To apply the Bernoulli equation to solve problems in drowned orifice. Time of emptying a rectangular/circular tanks
CO2 fluid mechanics and use potential flow theory to with flat bottom.
solve problems in fluid mechanics.(K3)
CO3 To understand working of hydraulic machines. (K2) Unit IV:
CO4 To measure fluid pressure with manometer. (K5)
CO5 Flow Measurements
Hours 10
Continuous Assessment Pattern
Measurement of velocity by (i) Pitot tube (iii) Surface Float (ii)
Internal Mid Term End Term Total Current-meter (iv) Velocity rods. Measurement of Discharge by
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks a Notch Difference between notches and orifices. Discharge
(IA) (ETE) formulae for rectangular notch, triangular Notch, trapezoidal
30 20 50 100 notch, and conditions for their use. (with derivation)
Course Content: Measurement of discharge by weirs. Difference between
Unit I: Introduction and Properties of fluid notch,weir and barrage. Discharge formula for free, drowned,
and broad crested weir with and without end contractions ;
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velocity of approach and condition of their use. Venturi flumes

to measure flow. Measurement of Discharge by velocity area-
method

Unit V:
HYDRAULIC MACHINE
Hours 4
Reciprocating pumps Centrifugal pumps Impulse Turbines
Reaction Turbines Sketching and description of principles of
working of above

Suggested Reading

1. HYDRAULICS, FLUID MECHANICS AND

HYDRAULICS MACHINES, BY R.S KHURMI, S
CHAND PUBLICATION

2. FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS, BY R.K

BANSAL, LAXMI PUBLICATION

3 HYDRAULICS, KARMVEER, KRISHNA PUBLICATION

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Name of The Surveying - II Intersection, (c) Traversing (d) Resection.

Course (iv) Two point problem.
Course Code DPCE2006 (v) Three point problem by
Prerequisite DPCE2003 (a) Mechanical Method (Tracing paper) (b) Bessel's Graphical
Co-requisite DPCE2013 Method. (c) Trial and error method.
Anti-requisite Errors in plane table survey and precautions to control them.
L T P C Testing and adjustment of plane table and alidade.
2 0 0 2

Course Objectives Unit II: Contouring: Hours 8

Concept of contour: Purpose of contouring;Contour interval and
1. Every civil engineering activity takes place on the surface horizontal equivalent;Factors affecting contour interval;
of earth and starts with availing and measuring the land, characteristics of contour;Methods of contouring direct and
with the subject surveying students will pursue the indirect, use of stadia measurements in contour survey.
engineering approach about surveying. Interpolation of contours; Use of contour map; Drawing cross
section from a contour map;Marking alignment of a road,
2. The subject involves surveying activities of taking various railway and a canal on a contour map; Computation of earthwork
measurements on ground that promote habit of working in and reservoir capacity from a contour map.
groups, neatness and care in documentation
Unit III: Theodolite Surveying Hours 12
Course Outcomes Working of a transit vernier theodolite, Fundamental axes of a
theodolite and their relation;Temporary adjustments of a transit
Illustrate plane table surveying. (K3) theodolite; least count and concept of transiting, swinging, face
CO1 left, face right and changing face;Measurement of horizontal and
vertical angles. Prolonging a line(forward and backward)
Illustrate theodolite surveying. (K3) Measurement of bearing of a line; Traversing by included angles
CO2 and deflection angle method;traversing by stadia measurement;
Theodolite triangulation and plotting a traverse; concept of
Illustrate the contouring.(K3) coordinate and solution of omitted measurements (one side
CO3 affected); Errors in theodolite survey and precautions taken to
minimizethem; Limits of precision in theodolite traversing.
Identify various types of curve.(K1) Principle and working of a micro-optic theodolite. Brief
CO4 introduction to tachometry. Principle and working digital
theodolite and its practice.
Interpret the use of total station. (K3)
CO5
Unit IV: Curves Simple circular curves Hours 12

Continuous Assessment Pattern (i) Need and definition of a simple circular curve; Elements of
simple circular curve, Degree of the curve, radius of the curve,
Internal Mid Term End Term Total tangent length, point of intersection (Apex point), tangent point,
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks length of curve, long chord,deflection angle, apex distance and
(IA) (ETE) mid-ordinate. Setting out of simple circular curve:
30 20 50 100 (a) By linear measurements only: - Offsets from the tangents. -
Course Content: Successive bisection of arcs. Offsets from the chord produced.
(b) By Tangential angles using a theodolite.
Unit I: Plane Table surveying Hours 10
(ii) Transition Curves: Need (centrifugal force and super
(i) Purpose of plane table surveying. Equipment used in plane elevation) and definition of transition curve;requirements of
table survey (a) Plane table, (b) Alidade (Plain and transition curves;length of transition curves for roads by cubic
Telescopic),(c) accessories. parabola;calculation of offsets for a transition curve;setting out
(ii) Method of plane tabling :(a) centering (b) leveling (c) of a transition curve by tangential offsets only.
Orientation.
(iii) Methods of plane table surveying: (a) Radiation, (b) (iii) Vertical curves Setting out of a vertical curve.
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Unit V: Total Station & Auto Level ,G.P.S. Surveying

Hours 8
Working and application of total station and auto level. Various
uses of total station in preparing drawings like drafting of
elevation/vertical plane measurement of building. , Brief
Introduction of G.P.S. surveying for making drawing of Site
Plan, Contoured Plan, Digital Mapping, etc. and its practices

Suggested Reading

1. • Duggal, S.K. (2009), Surveying, Vol. 1 and 2, Tata

McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, Noida.

2• Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain, A.K. (2005), Surveying

and Levelling, Vol. 1 and 2, Standard Publishers,New Delhi.

3• Subramanian, R. (2007), Surveying and Levelling, Oxford

University Press, New Delhi.
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STRENGTH OF MATERIAL
Name of The
Course Principal stress and principal plane under direct and shear stress.
Course Code DPME2020 Graphical determination by Mohr's circle method
Prerequisite DPME2001
Co-requisite DPME2022
Anti-requisite Unit II: Bending Moment and Shear Force
L T P C 6 Hours
3 2 0 4
Concept of a beam, and supports (Hinged, Roller and Fixed).
Course Objectives Types of Beams: Simply supported, cantilever, fixed, overhang
and continuous beams. Types of loads (distributed, point and
varying). Concept of Bending Moment & Shear Force. Sign
[Link] make student to understand basic of material strength
conventions. Bending moment and shear force diagrams for
concept cantilever, simply supported and overhanging beams subjected to
uniformly distributed, concentrated and uniformly varying loads.
2 To make student fesible to calculate the critical conditions Relationship between load, shear force and bending moment.
Point of maximum B.M. and contra flexure, concept of fixed
and continuous beams. 3. Bending and Shear Stresses
3 increase the choosing capability of student for material Assumption of theory of simple bending. Derivation of the
equation. M/I=F/Y=E/R. Concept of centroid and second
moment of area, Radius of gyration, Theorems of parallel and
Course Outcomes perpendicular axes, Second Moment of area for sections:
rectangle, triangle ,circle, trapezium ,angle, Tee, I, Channel and
Determine principal stress and principal plane under compound sections. Moment of resistance, section modulus and
various loading condition(k4) permissible bending stresses, Bending stresses in circular
CO1
rectangular, I , T and L section. Comparison of strength of the
above sections. Concept of shear stresses in beams, Shear stress
Draw shear force and bending moment diagram(k4) distribution in rectangular, I and T section.
CO2
Unit III: Combined Direct & Bending stresses: Hours 10
Relate different loading conditions with actual cases(k3)
CO3
Concentric and eccentric loads, eccentricity, effect of eccentric
load on the section, middle third rule; stresses due to eccentric
Calculate slope and deflection of beams(k4) loads. Examples in the case of short columns, chimneys and
CO4 dams.

Measure buckling and deflection in column and

struts(k5) Unit IV: Slopes and Deflections of Beams Hours 10
CO5

Definition of slope and deflection, sign [Link]

Continuous Assessment Pattern bending. Calculation of maximum slope and deflection for the
following standard cases by double integration or moment area
method. (1) Cantilever having point load at the free end.
Cantelever having point load at any point of the span.
Internal Mid Term End Term Total Cantitilever with uniformly distributed load over the entire span
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks Cantilever having U.D.L. over part of the span from free end
(IA) (ETE) Cantelever having U.D.L. over a part of span from fixed end (2)
30 20 50 100 Simply supported beam with point load at centre of the span.
Course Content: Simply supported beam with U.D. load over entire span. NOTE:
All examples will be for constant moment of inertia without
Unit I: Principal Stress and Principal Plan Hours 03 derivation of formula.
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Unit V: Columns & Struts

Hours 6

Definition of long column, short column and strut, slenderness

ratio, equivalent length, critical load, collaps Load, End
conditions of column. Application of Eular's and Rankine's
formula (no derivation), simple numerical problems based on
Euler's and Rankine's formulae.

Suggested Reading

1. "Strength of Materials" by Ramamrutham, S ; Dhanpat

Rai and Sons., New Delhi

2"Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials" by Ram

Chandra; Standard Publishers. Delhi:

3"Strength of Materials" by Punmia, BC ; Standard

Publishers, Delhi,

4“Strengths of Materials” by Sadhu Singh; Standard

Publishers, New Delhi
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Estimation and Costing General Items of Work for Estimates Units and Measurement,
Name of The
Method of Accounting for the Deduction of Openings Etc.,
Course
Detailed Estimates of A Single Room and A Two Room
Course Code DPCE2017 Residential Building.
Prerequisite DPCE2009
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite Unit III: Analysis of Rates
L T P C Hours 10
3 0 0 3
Definition of Analysis of Rates, Prime Cost, Work Charged
Course Objectives Establishment, Quantity of Materials Per Unit of Work for Major
Civil Engineering Items, Resource Planning Through Analysis of
1. Determination of quantities of items and labour Rates, Market Rates
requirement of civil engineering works.
Unit IV: Public Work Organization
2 .Preparation of estimate of the civil engineering works.
Hours 10
[Link] of specification of construction items. Public Works Organization: PWD Scheduled and Cost Indices
for Building Material and Labour, MES Organization, Indian
Course Outcomes Railway Organization, Concept of Organizational Set Up for
Public Work Execution, Duties, and Responsibilities of the
Measure the estimate of a building. (K5) officers.
CO1
Name the general items of work. (K1)
CO2
Unit V: Valuation
Define analysis of rates, work charged establishment.
CO3 (K1) Hours 10
1. Purpose of valuation, principles of valuation.
Explain working of PWD at different levels.(K2) 2. Definition of terms such as depreciation, sinking fund,
CO4
salvages and scraps value.
Calculate the standard rent for a building. (K4) 3. Valuation of a building property by replacement cost method
CO5
and rental return method.
4. Method of calculation of standard rent-Concept of capitalized
Continuous Assessment Pattern
value and years purchase
Internal Mid Term End Term Total
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks
(IA) (ETE)
30 20 50 100
Course Content:
Suggested Reading
Unit I: Estimation:
Hours 12 1. B. N. Dutta, Estimating and Costing In Civil Engineering,
Ubs Publishers Distributors Ltd.
Importance of Estimation, Different Types of Estimates,
Methods of estimation short wall & long wall and center line
method ,Specifications General and Detailed. [Link] Aggarwal A.K. Upadhyay,Civil Estimating and
Costing, S. K. Kataria & Sons, 2009

Unit II: Methods of Estimation

8 Hours 3.P.W.D. Hand Book Is Code
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and effects.
(ii) SLEEPERS: Function of sleepers;Different types of
Transportation Engineering II sleepers:wooden,steel,cast iron(pot type),concrete and pre-
Name of The
Course stressed concrete, their sizes, shapes, characteristics and spacing.
(iii) BALLAST: Function, materials used for making ballast
Course Code DPCE2018 stone, brick, slag and cinder, their characteristics.
Prerequisite DPCE2015 (iv) FIXTURES AND FASTENINGS: (a) Connections of rail to
Co-requisite rail-Fishplate and fish bolts. (b) Connection of Rail to sleepers:
Anti-requisite Sketches of connection between flat footed rails with various
L T P C types sleepers with details of fixtures and fasteners used.
2 0 0 2
Unit III: Geometrics for Broad Gauge Hours 10
Course Objectives
Typical Cross-sections of single and double broad gauge railway
tracks in cutting and embankment. Permanent and temporary
1. To have an overall knowledge of the railway components land width. Gradients- ruling, maximum, minimum for drainage.
Gradients in station yards. Curves ;Limiting radius of a curve for
2 . To have an overall knowledge of the track laying. broad gauge. Transition length to be provided for railway curves
as per railway code. Super-elevation-its necessity and limiting
3. Preparation of specification of construction items. value. Definition of equilibrium cant and cant deficiency,
widening of gauage on curves
Course Outcomes
Unit IV: Points and Crossing Hours 10
Describe the functions of transportation.
CO1
Points and Crossings: Necessity and details of arrangement;
Describe the members of track sketch of a turnout definition of stock rail, tongue rail, check rail,
CO2
lead rail, wing rail, point rail, splice rail, stretcher bar, throw of
Evaluate track geometry switch, heel of switch, nose of crossing, angle of crossing,
CO3 overall length of turnout, facing and trailing points, diamond
Illustrate track laying. crossing, cross over, triangle.
CO4
Describe track geometry. Track Laying:
CO5 Preparation of subgrade. Collection of materials setting up of
material depot and carrying out initial operations such as adzing
Continuous Assessment Pattern of sleepers, bending of rails and assembling of crossings.
Definitions of base and rail head. Transportation by material
Internal Mid Term End Term Total trollies, rail carriers and material trains. Method of track laying
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks (parallel,telescopic and American methods). Organisation of
(IA) (ETE) layout at rail head. Ballasting of the track.
30 20 50 100
Course Content:
Unit V: Maintenance of Track, Airpot Hours 10
Unit I: Introduction: Hours 7

Introduction: Railways - An important system of communication (i) Routine maintenance of formation and side slopes, rails,
Permanent Ways: Definition of a permanent way; components fixtures and drainage.
of a permanent way, subgrade, ballast, sleepers, rails, fixtures (ii) Special maintenance - Replacement of defective sleepers and
and fastenings. Concept of gauge and different gauges prevalent
rails.
in India. Suitability of these gauges under different conditions.
(iii) Tools used for the above operations.
Unit II: Track Material 8 Hours Basic Element, Runway and Taxi Way.

(i) RAILS: Function of rails. Different types of rail sections-

double headed, bull headed and flat footed their standard length, Suggested Reading
weights and comparison. Welded rails-appropriate length of
welded rails and advantages of welded rails. Creep: Its
definition, causes,effects and prevention. Wear of rails: its causes
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1. Kadiyali, L.R., Traffic Engineering and Transport

Planning, Khanna publishers

2. IRC-SP41: Guidelines for the Design of At-Grade

Intersections in Rural & Urban Areas

3. Saxena S.C., Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons,

1995.
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Name of The Hydraulic Lab To determine Darcy's coefficient of friction for flow through
Course pipes.
Course Code DPME2021
Prerequisite CHEM1009 To verify loss of head due to: (a) Sudden enlargement (b)
Co-requisite DPME2024 Sudden Contraction.
Anti-requisite
TO determine velocity of flow of an open channel by using a
L T P C
current meter.
0 0 2 1
To determine coefficient of discharge of a rectangular
Specific Instructional Objectives notch/triangular notch.
Study of the following:(i) Reciprocating Pumps or Centrifugal
1. To study the fluid uder static position Pumps. (ii) Impulse turbine or Reaction turbine (iii)Pressure
Gauge/water meter/mechanical flow meter.
2. To study the fluid under flowing condition.
Suggested Reading
3. To determine the various co-efficient related to it 1. HYDRAULICS, FLUID MECHANICS AND
HYDRAULICS MACHINES, BY R.S KHURMI, S
4. To verify various theorem CHAND PUBLICATION

Course Outcomes 2. FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS, BY R.K

BANSAL, LAXMI PUBLICATION
Grasp compare the results of analytical models
CO1 introduced in lecture to the actual behavior of real fluid
flows. 3 HYDRAULICS, KARMVEER, KRISHNA PUBLICATION
Perform standard measurement techniques of fluid
CO2
mechanics and their applications.
Operate different hydraulic machines and measure
CO3
different parameters.
Determine Darcy's coefficient of friction for flow
CO4
through pipes.
Determine coefficient of discharge of a rectangular
CO5
notch/triangular notch.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

To verify Bernoullis Theorem.

To find out venturimeter coefficient

To determine Coef. of velocity (Cv), Coef. of discharge (Cd)

Coef. of contraction (Cc) and verify the relation between them
To perform Reynold's Experiment.
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Name of The SOIL MECHANICS AND Shear strength of sand by Direct Shear test.
Course FOUNDATION ENGG LAB
Course Code DPCE2012
Prerequisite DPCE1018 Unconfined compression test
Co-requisite DPCE2023
Standard Proctor compaction text.
Anti-requisite
L T P C
0 0 2 1 Determiation of field density of soil by sand replacementand
core cutter methods.
Specific Instructional Objectives Check the silt content of soil.

1. To describe the properties of soil and their significance Suggested Reading

2. To state the difference in compaction and consolidation of 1.B.C. Punamia; Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering;
soil. Laxmi Pub. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.

2Gopal Ranjan, Rao A.S.R.; Basic and applied soil

3. To define shear strength parameters and methods to
mechanics; New age int. (p) ltd
calculate them.
3 Arora K.R.; Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering;
Course Outcomes Standard Pub., Delhi
To determine properties of soil essential for construction
CO1 purpose like water content, specific gravity, partical size,
liquid limit and plastic limit.
CO2 To calculate permeability of soil.
CO3 To perform standard proctor compression test.
CO4 To determine the moisture content of fine aggregates
CO5 To assess the silt content of soil.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Determination of moisture content by oven drying method

Determination of specific gravity of soil particles by specific

gravity bottle/pycnometer
Determination of soil particles size distribution by sieving

Determination of liquid limit and plastic limit of soil

Determination of permeability by constant Head Permeameter

and falling head permeameter.
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Name of The Strength of material lab Determination of modulus of rigidity of material by Torsion
Course apparatus
Course Code DPME2022
Prerequisite DPME2006 Determination of stiffness/deflection of a helical spring
Co-requisite DPME2020
Anti-requisite Determination of hardness of a metal plate by Rock Well Brinell
L T P C hardness testing machine
0 0 2 1 To perform impact test on Izod Impact testing machine

Specific Instructional Objectives

Suggested Reading
1. To discuss the types of loading. 1. "Strength of Materials" by Ramamrutham, S ; Dhanpat
Rai and Sons., New Delhi
2. To describe the the type of stresses.

3. To explain the properties of metal such as hardness, 2"Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials" by Ram
ductility, flexibility, stiffness etc. Chandra; Standard Publishers. Delhi:

4. To describe the spring action under axial loading.

Course Outcomes 3"Strength of Materials" by Punmia, BC ; Standard

Publishers, Delhi,
To analyze shear force at different sections on a simply
CO1
supported beam under points loads.
To calculate yield stress, ultimate stress, percentage 4“Strengths of Materials” by Sadhu Singh; Standard
CO2 elongation, plot the stress strain diagram and compute Publishers, New Delhi
the value of Young's Modulus of mild steel.
To determine maximum deflection and Young's
CO3
Modulus of elasticity by deflection apparatus
CO4 To analyze stiffness/deflection of a helical spring
CO5 To calculate hardness of a metal plate

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Determination of shear force at different sections on a simply

supported beam under points loads.
Determination of bending moment at different sections on a
simply supported beam under different types of loading
Determination of yield stress, ultimate stress, percentage
elongation, plot the stress strain diagram and compute the value
of Young's Modulus of mild steel.
Determination of the maximum deflection and Young's Modulus
of elasticity by deflection apparatus
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Name of The SURVEYING II LAB Preparing a contour plan by radial line method by the use of a
Course Tangent clinometers/Tachometer.
Course Code DPCE2013
Prerequisite DPCE2008 Preparing a contour plan by method of squares.
Co-requisite DPME2006
Anti-requisite Drill for taking out the theodolite mounting on the tripod and
L T P C placing it back in the box.
0 0 4 2 Reading the vernier and working out the least count,

Specific Instructional Objectives measurement of horizontal angles by repetition and reiteration

methods
1. To explain working of theodolite.
Traversing an area with a theodolite (at least five lines) and
Plotting the traverse by calculating Latitude and Departure
2. To show the working of all the components of plane table
surveying Measurement of vertical angles by the use of theodolite

3. To explain the concept of contours (a)Measurement of Magnetic bearing of a line. (b)prolonging a

line.
4. To explain the different types of curves. Running a closed traverse with a theodolite (at least five sides)
and its plotting.
Course Outcomes Setting out of a simple circular curve with given data by the
following methods:
CO1 Illustrate plane table surveying (a) Offsets from main chord.
CO2 Illustrate theodolite surveying. (K3) (b) Offsets from the chords produced.
(c) One theodolite method.
CO3 Illustrate the contouring (d) Setting out a circular curve with transition length by linear
CO4 Identify various types of curve. measurements
CO5 Interpret the use of total station Demonstration of Total Station & Auto level

Continuous Assessment Pattern Suggested Reading

Practical Mid Term Practical Total 1. • Duggal, S.K. (2009), Surveying, Vol. 1 and 2, Tata
Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, Noida.
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100 2• Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain, A.K. (2005), Surveying
Course Content: and Levelling, Vol. 1 and 2, Standard Publishers,New Delhi.
List of Experiments

(i) (a) Setting the plane table

3• Subramanian, R. (2007), Surveying and Levelling, Oxford
(b) Marking the North direction.
(c) Plotting a few points by radiation method University Press, New Delhi.
(a) Orientation by Trough compass, back sighting.
(b) Plotting a few points by intersection method.
Traversing an area with a plane table (at least five lines)

(a) Two point problem.

(b) Three point problem by Tracing paper method, Bessel's
graphical method, Trail and error method.
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Design of Reinforced Cement Concrete • Introduction to reinforced concrete, R.C. Sections their
Name of The Structurre behavior, grades of concrete steel. Permissible stresses,
Course Assumptions in W.S.M.
• Equivalent bending stress distribution diagram for singly
Course Code DPCE3002 reinforced section,
Prerequisite DPCE 3003
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite Unit II: Limit State Method 8 Hours
L T P C
3 2 0 4
• Definition, types of limit states, partial safety factors for
Course Objectives materials strength, characteristic strength, characteristic load,
design load. Loading on structure as per I.S. 875.
1. To provide a coherent development to the students for the • I.S. Specification regarding spacing of reinforcement in slab,
cover to reinforcement in slab, beam column & footing,
courses in sector of Reinforced Concrete Designing
minimum reinforcement in slab, beam & column, lapping,
anchoring effective span for beam, & slab.
2. To present the foundations of many basic engineering
concepts related designing of structures
Unit III: Analysis and Design of Beams (LSM) Hours 10

3. To give an experience in the implementation of designing

concepts which are applied in field of structural engineering 3.1 Analysis and Design of Singly Reinforced beams
• Limit State of collapse ( Flexure), Assumptions stress. Strain
relationship for concrete and steel neutral axis, Stress block
4 To involve the application of scientific and technological diagram and Strain diagram for singly reinforced section.
principles of design of buildings according to limit state • Concept of under- reinforced, over-reinforced and balanced
method of design section, neutral axis co-efficient, limiting value of moment of
resistance and limiting percentage of steel required for balanced
Course Outcomes singly R.C. Section.
• Simple numerical problems on determining design constants,
To understand the basic principles of design of R.C.C. moment of resistance and area of steel.
CO1 3.2 Analysis and Design of Doubly Reinforced Sections
sections.
• General features, necessity of providing doubly reinforced
CO2 To analyze the section by LSM section reinforcement limitations.
To design singly reinforced, Doubly reinforced and • Analysis of doubly reinforced section, strain diagram stress
CO3 flanged section of beams diagram, depth of neutral axis, moment of resistance of the
section.
To design axially loaded columns by LSM. • Simple numerical problems on finding moment of resistance
CO4 and design of beam sections.
To describe the use of pre-stressed concrete. 3.3 Analysis and Design of T-Beam (LSM)
CO5 • General features, advantages, effective width of flange as per
IS : 456-2000 code provisions.
• Analysis of singly reinforced T-Beam, strain diagram & stress
Continuous Assessment Pattern
diagram, depth of neutral axis, moment of resistance of T-beam
Internal Mid Term End Term Total Section with neutral axis lying within the flange
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks • Design of T-beam for moment and shear for Neutral axis within
(IA) (ETE) or up to flange bottom.
30 20 50 100 • Simple numerical problems on deciding effective flange width.
Course Content: (Problems only on finding moment of resistance of T-beam
section with N. A. lies within or upto the bottom of flange shall
Unit I: Working Stress Method Hours 10 be asked in written examination.)
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Unit IV: Design of Axially Loaded Column (LSM) Hours 10

• Assumptions in limit state of collapse – compression

• Definition and classification of columns, effective length of
column. Specification for minimum reinforcement; cover,
maximum reinforcement, number of bars in rectangular, square
and circular sections, diameter and spacing of lateral ties.
• Analysis and design of axially loaded short, square, rectangular
and circular columns with lateral ties only; check for short
column and check for minimum eccentricity may be applied.

Unit V: Pre-Stressed Concrete Hours 6

i. Concept of prestressing.
ii. Situations where prestressed concrete is used.
iii. Materials used in prestressed concrete and
their specifications as per IS.
iv. Post-tensioning and pre-tensioning.
v. Systems of prestressing

Suggested Reading

1. Dr. [Link], A.K. Jain; RCC Designs; Laxmi

Publication

[Link] and Kurvey; Limit State theory & Design of

Reinforced Concrete

[Link]: 456

[Link] ; Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGrawhill

[Link]; Design of Concrete Structures, Nemchand

Publication
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Concrete Technology properties of cement / concrete.

Name of The
1.2 Types of Cement
Course
Physical properties, specifications as per relevant IS codes &
Course Code DPCE3003 fieldapplication of the following types of cement
Prerequisite DPCE1013 i) Rapid hardening cement
Co-requisite DPCE3008 Ii) Low heat cement
Anti-requisite Iii) Pozzolana Portland cement
L T P C Iv) Sulphate resisting cement
3 0 0 3 Vi) Blast furnace slag cement
Vii) White cement
Course Objectives
Unit II: Properties of Aggregate 10 Hours
1. To define and understand concepts related Concrete
technology which involves types and property of concrete
2.1 Properties of fine aggregates :
and different adhesive materials and its vital use for safe,
Concept of size, shape, surface texture, strength, specific gravity,
economic development for the buildings. bulk density , water absorption, surface moisture, soundness,
bulking impurities
2.2 Determination of fineness modulus & grading zone of sand
2 To present the foundations of many basic Engineering tools by
and concepts related to Concrete technology and Civil sieve analysis, determination of silt content in sand & their
Engineering. specification as per IS 383
2.3 Bulking of sand, phenomenon of bulking, its effect on
3 To give an experience in the implementation of Engineering concrete
concepts which are applied in field of Civil Engineering. mix proportion.
2.4 Properties of coarse aggregates :
4 To understand special concrete and their use Concept of size, shape, surface texture, water absorption,
soundness, specific gravity & bulk density
2.5 Determination of fineness modulus of coarse aggregate by
Course Outcomes
sieve
Describe concrete and the materials from which it is analysis, grading of Coarse Aggregates
CO1 2.6 Determination of crushing value, impact value & abrasion
made.(K2)
Describe the materials used to make concrete; including value
CO2 of coarse aggregate, flakiness index & elongation index of coarse
their sources, production and properties.(K2)
CO3 Explain how good concrete is produced.(K2) aggregate and their specification.
CO4 Diagnose the correct procedure quality control.(K2)
CO5 Differentiate between different concrete operations.(K4)
Unit III: Properties of Concrete:
Continuous Assessment Pattern Hours 6

Internal Mid Term End Term Total 3.1 Introduction to concrete -

Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks Definition of concrete, necessity of supervision for concreting
(IA) (ETE) operation, different grades of concrete (ordinary concrete,
30 20 50 100 standard concrete & high strength concrete as per provisions of
IS 456- 2000), minimum grade of concrete for different exposure
Course Content:
conditions, minimum grade of concrete for R.C.C., water
Unit I: Properties of Cement: Hours 10 retaining
structure & in sea water construction, durability of concrete.
1.1 Physical properties of Ordinary Portland cement (OPC), 3.2 Water cement ratio
determination and test on OPC ,Hydration of cement, physical Definition of w/c ratio, Duff Abraham w/c law, significance of
properties of cement – fineness, standard consistency, initial & w/c ratio, selection of w/c ratio for different grades of concrete
final setting times, compressive strength & soundness, different prepared from different grades of OPC as per graphs specified in
grades of opc 33, 43 , 53 & their specification of physical IS 10262 -1982, maximum w/c ratio for different grades of
properties as per relevant I. S. codes. Adulteration of cement concrete for different exposure conditions.
(field 3.3 Properties of fresh concrete
test), storing cement at site, effect of storage of cement on Definition of workability, factors affecting workability of
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concrete. Determination of workability of concrete by slump water, membrane curing, steam curing, curing by infra red
cone test, compaction factor test, vee bee consistometer & flow radiations, curing by wet gunny bags, ponding methods).
table tests. Range values of workability requirement for different 4.5 Waterproofing of concrete & joints in concrete
types of concrete works, cohesiveness, segregation, harshness, construction: Importance & need of waterproofing,
bleeding.
methods of waterproofing &
3.4 Properties of hardened concrete
Definition of compressive strength, durability, impermeability, materials used for waterproofing, types of joints, joining
elastic properties of concrete, modulus of elasticity of concrete. old &
Creep, factors affecting creep, shrinkage, factors affecting new concrete, methods of joining, materials used for filling
shrinkage joints.

Unit V: Extreme weather concreting & chemical

Unit IV: Quality Control of Concrete:
Admixture in concrete :
Hours 15
4.1 Batching, Different Types of Mixers & Vibrators Hours 10
Volume & weight batching, volume batching for nominal 5.1Extreme weather concreting
mixes & Effect of cold weather on concrete, effect of hot weather
weight batching for design mix concrete, types of mixers (
on concrete,
tilting
& non-tilting type) Different types of vibrators - needle precautions to be taken while concreting in hot & cold
vibrator, weather
surface vibrator, table vibrator, principle & application of condition.
each 5.2 Chemical admixture in concrete
type of vibrator Properties & application for different types of admixture
4.2 Formwork : formwork for concreting, different types of such as
formworks for different works such as beams, slabs, accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures, water
columns, reducing
well foundation, materials used for formwork, requirement admixture, air entraining admixture & super plasticizers.
of Properties of Special Concrete:
good formwork, stripping time for the removal of Properties, Advantages & Limitation of the following types
formwork as of
per I.S. 456- 2000 provisions for different structural
Special concrete
members.
4.3 Transportation, placing, compaction & finishing of i) Ready mix Concrete
concrete: ii) Reinforced Concrete
Modes of transportation of concrete , precautions to be iii) Prestressed Concrete
taken iv) Fiber Reinforced Concrete
during transportation and placing of concrete in formwork v) Precast Concrete
compaction of concrete, methods of compaction, care to be vi) High performance Concrete
taken
during compaction, purpose of finishing, types of finishing
&
methods of application ( surface treatment, expose
aggregate Suggested Reading
finish, applied finish, coloured finish), requirement of good
finish. 1. M S Shetty; Concrete Technology , [Link]
4.4 Curing of concrete : definition of curing, necessity of Publication New Delhi
curing,
different methods of curing and their application ( spraying
 34

2 P Kumar Mehta, Monteiro; Concrete Technology,

Indian Concrete Institute

3 IS 456-2000

4.A R Santhakumar; Concrete Technology , Oxford

University Press
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Irrigation Engineering
Name of The
Course 1.1 Definition of irrigation.
Course Code DPCE3004 1.2 Necessity of irrigation
Prerequisite DPME2019 1.3 History of development of irrigation in India
Co-requisite 1.4 Types of irrigation
Anti-requisite 1.5 Sources of irrigation water ,1.6 Definition of rainfall
L T P C & run-off, catchment area, Dickens’s & Ryve’s formulae
3 0 0 3 1.7 Types of rain gauges - Automatic & Non - automatic
Course Objectives 1.8 Stream gauging

[Link] take up the basic concepts of irrigation and Unit II: Water Requirement of Crops and Lift Irrigation
construction of various hydraulic structures. 10 Hours
2.1 Definition of crop season
[Link] introduce students to basic concepts of water, 2.2 Duty, Delta and Base Period, their relationship
plants, their interactions, as well as irrigation and
2.3 Gross command area, culturable command area
drainage systems design, planning and management.
Intensity of Irrigation, Irrigable area
2.4 Water requirement of different crops-Kharif and Rabi.
[Link] structures involved the elementary hydraulic 2.5 Types of Wells - shallow & deep well, aquifer types ,
design of different structures and the concepts of ground water flow, construction of open wells and tube
maintenance shall also form part. wells .
2.6 Yield of an open/tube well and problems
2.7Methods of lifting water - manual and mechanical
[Link] develop analytical skills relevant to the areas devices, use of wind mills.
mentioned above, particularly the design of irrigation
and drainage projects. Unit III: Flow Irrigation, 8 Hours
3.1 Irrigation canals
Course Outcomes 3.2 Perennial Irrigation
3.3 Different Parts of irrigation canals and their functions
CO1 Understand water supply system 3.4 Sketches of different canal cross-sections
CO2 Use of water for irrigation 3.5 Classification of canals according to their alignment
CO3 Calculation of runoff 3.6 Design of irrigation canals - Chezy's formula,
CO4 Canal work and its importance Mannings formula, Kennedy's and Lacey's silt theory sand
Understand Dams,Water Logging And equations, comparison of above two silt theories.
CO5
Drainage,Ground Water Recharge Equations, critical velocity ratio.
3.7 Use of Garrets and Lacey's charts
Continuous Assessment Pattern 3.8 Various types of canal lining - Advantages &
Internal Mid Term End Term Total disadvantages.
Assessment Exam Exam Marks
(IA) (MTE) (ETE) Unit IV: Canal Head Work,Regulatory Works, Cross
20 30 50 100 Drainage Works Hours 15
Course Content: 4.1Definition, object, general layout, functions of different
parts
Unit I: Introduction and . Rain Fall & Run – Off:
4.2 Difference between Weir and Barrage 7.1 Functions
Hours 8
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and explanation of terms used

Cross and Head regulators
4.3 Falls
4.4 Energy dissipaters
4.5Outlets-Different types
4.6 Escapes
4.7 Functions and necessity of the following types:-
Aqueduct, Syphon, Super passage , Level crossing, inlet
and outlet.
4.8 Constructional details of the above

Unit V: Dams,Water Logging And Drainage,Ground Water

Recharge Hours 10
5.1 Earthen dams-types, causes of failure
5.2 Classification into masonry & concrete dams
5.3 Labeled cross-section of gravity dam.
5.4 Spillways
5.5 Definition, causes and effects , detection, prevention
and remedies
5.6 Surface and sub-surface drains and their layout
5.7Ground Water Recharge:
Aim ,method and advantage

Suggested Reading
1. Garg, S.K., Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic
Structures, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.

2."Modi, P.N., Irrigation Water Resources and Water

Power Engineering, Standard Book House, New Delhi"

3"Punmia, B.C., and B.B. Pande, “Irrigation and

Water Power Engineering”, Laxmi Publication
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi"

4."Sharma, R.K., Text book of Irrigation Engineering and

Hydraulic Structures, Oxford and

IBK Publishing House, New Delhi. "

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Name of The Earthquake Engineering intensity and energy release, Basic terminology, Characteristics
Course of earthquakes, Seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk, Seismic
Course Code DPCE3006 Zoning
Prerequisite DPCE2009
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite Unit II: Past Theories: 5 Hours
L T P C
2 0 0 2
Earthquakes performance of structures in past earthquakes
Course Objectives

1. To provide a coherent development to the students for the Unit III: Earthquake Philosophy Hours 16
courses in sector of earthquake engineering ,
Philosophy of earthquake resistant design and concept of
[Link] give an experience in the implementation of engineering
ductility, Short and long period structures, Concept of spectrum,
concepts which are applied in field of earthquake engineering
Static force Soil :
Effect of soils and liquefaction, Remedial measures,
[Link] present the foundations of many basic engineering Construction of earth structures
concepts related earthquake Engineering Architectural Consideration:Building simplicity, symmetry.
Irregularities, Continuity and Uniformity
Course Outcomes

Judge the magnitude and intensity of earthquake Unit IV: Masonry building
CO1 Hours 14
Compare the performance of structure in past Seismic construction of masonry buildings, procisions of IS:4326
earthquakes
CO2
R.C. Building :
Seismic construction of RC buildings detailing, provisions of IS:
Explain the effect of soil and liquefaction. 13920.
CO3 Retrofitting:
Retrofitting of masonry and reinforced concrete buildings.
Practice seismic construction of masonry building
CO4
Unit V: Disaster Management Hours 8

Apply the code IS:13920 in detailing of RC buildings.

Practice disaster management technique DISASTER MANAGEMENT : Definition of disaster - Natural
CO5
and Manmade, Type of disaster management, How disaster
forms, Destructive power, Causes and Hazards, Case study of
Tsunami Disaster, National policy- Its objective and main
Continuous Assessment Pattern features, National Environment Policy, Need for central
Internal Mid Term End Term Total intervention, State Disaster Authority- Duties and powers, Case
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks studies of various Disaster in the country, Meaning and benifit of
(IA) (ETE) vulnerability reduction, Factor promoting vulnerability reduction
30 20 50 100 and mitigation, Emergency support function plan. Main feature
Course Content: and function of National Disaster Management Frame Work,
Disaster mitigation and prevention, Legal Policy Frame Work,
Unit I: Introduction 5 Hours Early warning system, Human Resource Development and
Function, Information dissemination and communication
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Suggested Reading

1. Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures By Pankaj

Agarwal & Manish Shrikhande, PHI Publications

[Link] Shrikhande & Pankaj Agrawal; Earthquake

Resistant Design of Structures, PHI

Publication, New Delhi

3.. S. K. Duggal; Earthquake Resistance Design of

Structures; Oxford University Press, New

Delhi
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Design of Steel Structure 8 Hours

Name of The
Course Introduction, Advantages of Steel as a Structural. Material,
Course Code DPCE3007 Disadvantages of Steel as a Structural
Prerequisite DPME2020 Material, Structural Steel, Stress‐Strain Curve for Mild Steel,
Co-requisite Rolled Steel Sections, Loads, Dead Load, Live Loads,
Anti-requisite Environmental Loads, Seismic Forces, Snow and Rain Loads,
L T P C Erection Loads,
3 0 0 3 Basis for Design, Design Philosophies
(i) Properties of structural steel as per IS: 226 and IS: 1977.
(ii) Designation of structural steel sections as per IS Handbook
Course Objectives
and IS: 800.
1 To provide a coherent development to the students for the
courses in sector of Designing of the Steel Structures.

Unit II: Structural Steel Conections:

[Link] present the Engineering concepts related Design of Steel
Structures
10 Hours
(i) Riveted connections - types of rivets, permissible stresses in
[Link] give an experience in the implementation of Engineering rivets. Types of riveted joints, Failure of riveted joints,
concepts which are applied in field of Steel Structures. Assumptions made in the design of riveted joints. Specification
for riveted joints. Design of riveted joints for axially loaded
members.
(ii) Welded Connections Comparison between riveted and
[Link] involve the application of scientific and technological welded joints, types of welds, permissible stresses in welds,
principles of planning, analysis, design of buildings. types of welded connections, strength of welded joint, Design of
welded joints for axially loaded members.

Course Outcomes
Unit III: Tension Members
Understand general Consideration of structural steel and
8 Hours
CO1 section
Tension Members Forms of common sections. Permissible
Illustrate Structural Steel Connection. Stresses in tension for steel. Strength of a tension member.
CO2
Design of tension members (flats, angles & Tee Sections only).
Design tension member. Tension splice and their design
CO3
Design of compression member
CO4 Unit IV: Compression Member
CO5 Design beam section 10 Hours
CO6
Compression Members Design of struts and columns as per
Continuous Assessment Pattern IS:800. Effective length, slenderness ratio and permissible
stresses, simple and built up sections, concept of lacings in built
Internal Mid Term End Term Total up columns.
Assessment Exam (MTE) Exam Marks
(IA) (ETE) Unit V: Beams: 10 Hours
30 20 50 100
Course Content:
Beams Design criteria, allowable stresses, Design of laterally
Unit I: General Considerations Structural Steel and Sections restrained beams including simple built-up sections. Checks for
web bulking, web crippling and deflection.
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Suggested Reading

1 .S.K Duggal ; Steel Structures, TMH

[Link]; Steel Structures, Laxmi Publication

3.K. S. Sai Ram; Design of Steel Structures, Pearson

[Link]: 800 - 2007, Code of Practice for General Construction

in Steel, BIS, New Delhi.
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Name of The CAD LAB

Course
Course Code DPCE3015
Prerequisite DPME1014
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite
L T P C
0 0 4 2

Specific Instructional Objectives

1. Describe the different techniques of drawing line

2. Describe different symbols

3. Describe the different types of structure

Course Outcomes

CO1 Create drawing of building structure.

CO2 Create drawing of 1 bhk and 2 bhk flat.
CO3 Understand basic commands.
CO4 Draw drawing on software according to details.
CO5 Draw basic symboles

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

To draw plan, section and elevation of buildings.

To draw line diagram, representation of doors, windows,

ventilators and built in features.
To prepare drawing of 1bhk flat.

To prepare drawing of 2bhk flat.

To prepare drawing of plan for multistory building

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Name of The Concrete Technology Lab To determine necessary adjustment for bulking of fine aggregate
Course by field method (IS: 2383-Part-III-1983)
Course Code DPCE3008
Prerequisite DPCE1018 Test for workability (slump test);
Co-requisite (a) To verify the effect of water, fine aggregate/coarse aggregate
Anti-requisite ratio and aggregate/cement ratio on slump.
L T P C (b) To test cube strength of concrete with varying water cement
0 0 2 1 ratio
Compacting factor test for workability (IS:1199-1959)
Specific Instructional Objectives
Workability of concrete by Vee-Bee consistometer.
1. To develop understanding about concrete
Fineness modulus of sand.
2. To analyze properties of aggregate
Suggested Reading
3. To analyze quality of concrete
1. M S Shetty; Concrete Technology , [Link]
4. To determine quality of concrete Publication New Delhi

Course Outcomes
2 P Kumar Mehta, Monteiro; Concrete Technology,
Determine flakiness index and elongation index of
CO1 Indian Concrete Institute
course aggregates.
CO2 Calculate workability of concrete.
3 IS 456-2000
CO3 Analyze fineness modulus of sand.
CO4 Calculate slump of concrete.
CO5 Determine of bulk density and voids of aggregates 4.A R Santhakumar; Concrete Technology , Oxford
University Press
Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

To determine flakiness index and elongation index of coarse

aggregate (ISI: 2386-pt.1-1963)
Field method to determine fine silt in aggregate.

Determination of specific gravity and water absorption of

aggregates (IS: 2386 Part-III-1963) (for aggregates 40mm
to 10mm)
Determination of bulk density and voids of aggregates (IS: 2386-
Part-III-1963)
Determination of surface moisture in fine aggregate by
displacement method (IS: 2383-Part-III-1963)
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Name of The PROJECT-I

Course
Course Code DPCE9998
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite
L T P C
0 0 4 2

Specific Instructional Objectives

1. Overcome the gap between planning and exicution

2. Increase the presentation skill

3. Describe the different types of structure

Course Outcomes

Create a own data or implementation on previous data

CO1
project.
CO2 Create model to exhibit project
Understand basic concept of civil engineering from live
CO3
project.
CO4 Describe presentation on project.
CO5 Explain their project.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Planning the project

creating the group to work on

Prepare plan of project include repor,drawing,ppt

Creating model of project

Final project report

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Name of The Field Visit and Presentation understanding of drawing

Course
Course Code DPCE3009
Prerequisite Execution of plan
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite Report Writing
L T P C
0 0 4 2

Specific Instructional Objectives

1. To make student familiar with industry.

2. To develop skills of machine handling.

3. To develop skills of labour handling.

Course Outcomes

CO1 Recognize the process units

CO2 Identify input and output for the process.
CO3 Experience the importance of working safety.
CO4 Understand how to take work from labour.
CO5 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Introduction

About the Project

Safety precautions

Behavior with seniors

Labour handeling

Importance of shedule

Application writing
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Name of The PROJECT-II

Course
Course Code DPCE9999
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Anti-requisite
L T P C
0 0 12 6

Specific Instructional Objectives

1. Overcome the gap between planning and exicution

2. Increase the presentation skill

3. Describe the different types of structure

Course Outcomes

Create a own data or implementation on previous data

CO1
project.
CO2 Create model to exhibit project
Understand basic concept of civil engineering from live
CO3
project.
CO4 Describe presentation on project.
CO5 Explain their project.

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Practical Mid Term Practical Total

Internal Exam (MTE) End Term Marks
Assessment Exam
(IA) (ETE)
50 00 50 100
Course Content:

List of Experiments

Planning the project

creating the group to work on

Prepare plan of project include repor,drawing,ppt

Creating model of project

Final project report